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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.96 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.96 and 113.13 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.96 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.96 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.96 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 60,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520.02/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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